Student Overview

Kent State students often say that the university gives them sense of belonging, a feeling that they fit. No matter their gender, race or ethnicity, there’s a place for everyone to find their purpose and thrive. Our strong academic programs and nationally recognized faculty help set Kent State apart and make the choice to enroll here an easy one.

93% of freshmen received financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or employment
200+ education abroad programs in more than 60 countries
400+ student organizations

Our students are comprised of individuals from across the globe. They will find that they belong here among their peers, learning from the best faculty possible.

Students At-A-Glance

Requirements, Assistance & Freshmen

Work & Academics

Life on Campus

36,000+ enrolled in 8-campus system
- Nearly 32,000 undergraduate students
- More than 5,500 graduate students
- 63% female students
- 37% male students
- 27,000+ Kent Campus undergraduate/graduate students
Ranked in 19th percentile for full-time graduate students.
81.2% retention rates for first-time, full-time freshmen (Kent Campus).
More than 9,500 degrees awarded in 2019.
4.7% International students from more than 98 countries
14.5% Kent State undergraduate minority students:
- 7.5% African-American
- 3.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3% Multiracial
- 0.14% Native American or Alaskan Native
Additional ethnicity/race data:
- 1.9% Asian
- 0.07% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 3.2% Not reported

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Freshmen

23.23 Average ACT score of 2019's freshman class.
Mean high school cumulative GPA for 2019's freshman class is 3.45.
93% of freshmen received financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or employment.
85% of full-time undergraduate students receive financial assistance
$61+ million in scholarships offered to incoming freshmen in 2018-2019.
13.8% New Freshman with Exploratory majors.